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The Police have arrested a 14-year-old teenager for his suspected involvement in committing mischief and thereby causing disruption to key services.

On 12 January 2026, the Police deployed a Police Mobile Camera (Mobicam) at Punggol Town Square to deter and detect crime in the area. On 22 January 2026, the teenager was recorded forcefully adjusting the Mobicam from its original viewing angle, resulting in a system disruption. Rectification works had to be carried out to restore the Mobicam’s functionality. On 2 February 2026, the same teenager was again recorded forcefully adjusting the Mobicam out of position, necessitating further repair.

Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Ang Mo Kio Division established the identity of the teenager and arrested him on 4 February 2026. The offence of committing mischief and thereby causing disruption to key services under Section 427 of the Penal Code 1871carries an imprisonment term of up to ten years, a fine, or both. Police investigations into the teen’s involvement in this offence, as well as other unrelated offences, are ongoing. 

The Police take a serious view of any act that interferes with Police equipment or undermines the safety and security of the community. Those who tamper with Police-operated property will be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law.